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Hedien Family History

Hedien Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Hedden, Heien, Hedin, Hedeen, Heiden, Eden, Hyden, Hadden, Herren

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Where is the Hedien family from?

You can see how Hedien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hedien family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Hedien families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Hedien's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hedien families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hedien surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Hedien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hedien census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 10 immigration records available for the last name Hedien. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 7 military records available for the last name Hedien. For the veterans among your Hedien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hedien lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Hedien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hedien in 1972 was 91, and 91 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hedien ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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